The mission of the Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (KSVDL) is to develop and deliver accurate, innovative, and timely diagnostic and consultative services to the veterinary and animal health community in Kansas and the nation. In addition, the KSVDL provides an excellent environment of support for the teaching and research responsibilities of the Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology, the College of Veterinary Medicine and Kansas State University. The KSVDL is a full-service, AAVLD-accredited laboratory, offering a complete range of diagnostic services for all species.

Significant New Items

H1N1 flu confirmed in Iowa cat - November 5, 2009

Information for Submitting Samples for Swine Influenza Testing - May 1, 2009

Below are links to information on the web regarding the swine flu investigation that you may find useful.

U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, Private Sector Office
H1n1 Flu Outbreak Update #3 - April 28, 2009

This website contains information about swine flu, CDC's Health Advisory, and status of the investigation.
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/

This website contains a link to the WHO report, provides everyday preventive actions, and a press release from the Acting HHS Secretary declaring a public health emergency.
http://www.hhs.gov/

Press Briefing on Swine Influenza with Department of Homeland Security, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and White House - April 26, 2009
http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1240773850207.shtm

Other Significant New Items

• Questions and Answers Related to Pets and the Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak - February 14, 2009

• BVD Diagnostics 101 - January 9, 2009

• News and Events (08/08/2008)
  Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health Vaccine Recall for Jencine 4 (Serials 226178 through 226192 consecutively) and Jencine 4 +L5

• Rabies (5/23/2008)
  Sample Collection for Rabies and BSE Testing